Just the usual

Nothing much new is going on. We are still working on sleep. This weekend Joshua decided he no longer liked the crib and has been waking up 5-15 min after we put him down until we decide to bring him into bed with us. Then he sleeps for 2 hours. He went to the dr yesterday to have a diaper rash checked out. Seems the little whipper snapper has sensitive skin and a rash that just wouldn't go away. Things are looking a bit better today after following the dr's recommendations. He weighed in at 18 pounds yesterday.

I look this photo yesterday. He loves chewing on this cup. He also likes his rings and a big plastic safety pin rattle.

Playing in the Snow

Joshua had a long playtime with Grandma and Papa via our video chat. Since we had a good snow last night (about 10-12 inches) we bundled the bambino up in his bear bunting and tossed him in the snow. He was curious and sneezed a lot since it was so bright. We kept the event short since it was time for his nap but we did get pictures which I will post later.

Feb 10

Today Joshua had another babysitting session with our neighbor. He gave her a bit of a hard time. Lots of hollaring as soon as I left. I suppose this will get better.

4 Month Birthday

Joshua turned 4 months old today. He went in this morning for his 4 month checkup. His weight is 17.5 pounds (95th percentile) and height 26.5 inches (90th percentile). He had his next round of vaccinations and did very well.

He has learned to blow raspberries and has been entertaining himself with this new trick. After the dr. appointment, Joshua enjoyed a visit from Miss Kim and Ellie.

Busy Bee

After Joshua's big roll-over last week he has only done it one more time. And, to Jason's disappointment, that time wasn't in front of him! I think everyone thinks I dreamed Joshua rolling over BUT... I have evidence on video :-)

Last week, we had a nice visit from Grandma Vasbinder and also Aunt Jo. We are working on the sleeping still. He had 4 nights of 5, 4, 3.5, 3.5 long stretches but then last night was another 1-2 hour night. I think that what we are learning from 'the no-cry sleep solution' is working but there will always be fluctuations. We have started back working on IPT again. I needed to get Joshua sleeping longer again before I went back to the potty time. So today we begain again and have had a good deal of success. We are still working on eating. I trying feeding him the rice cereal 1-2 times a day. So far we have yet to get a full ounce in him in a day but we will keep practicing!

This week Joshua will turn 4 months old and have his 4-month dr checkup on Thursday.